San Marco Columbiettes host parking lot sale

Sunday marked a milestone for Treasures in the Trunk. The collective yard sale held in the parking lot of San Marco Catholic Church turned 10.

Observance pays tribute to Merchant Marine

Veterans Day ceremonies on Marco Island follow a rhythm, with the presentation of the Colors, singing of patriotic songs, and recognition of veterans.

Our Daily Bread gives out food on Marco Island

Hunger, said Liz Pecora, is “a silent epidemic.” And it’s an epidemic that is rampant where you might least expect it, including on Marco Island.

Marco firefighter retires after 23 years

Marco Island City Council recognized Monday retired firefighter-EMT Ray Ladurini for his 23 years of service to the city.

MIPD officer, Patriots send supplies to Bahamas

Marco Island Police officer Josh Ferris teamed up with Marco Patriots to transport generators, grills and propane to Bahamas.

Teen pilots airplane with supplies to Bahamas

Flying a single-engine airplane full of pet supplies to Bahamas was an easy decision for 19-year-old Andi Miller.

Rookery Bay hosts National Estuaries Day

We live surrounded by an amazing, unique natural ecosystem, but too often we pass by without seeing it.

JCMI celebrates Rosh Hashanah

This week brings the High Holy Days, or Days of Awe, in Jewish tradition, with Rosh Hashana or New Year celebrated this past Monday and Tuesday

Life rebooted: Parrish protects your data

Operating a computer company on Marco Island involves a lot of what you might expect.

Goodland couple comingle artistic sensibilities

Two of the most notable, designer Sherri Morrison and photographer Jim Freeman, are married to each other.

Bell is consulting scholar at Penn museum

Bell, the curator of collections at the Marco Island Historical Museum ...

Bicking fights cancer with no insurance policy

There are few things more disquieting than being told, “you have cancer.”

How Marco artist dealt with cancer diagnosis

It’s an experience too many women have gone through. Last October, a routine mammogram detected cancer in Malenda Trick’s right breast.

Audubon protects Tigertail’s black skimmers

Black skimmers chicks need what all babies need – food, parenting, and protection from danger as they navigate the most vulnerable moment in their lives.

Key Marco Cat returns home to a welcoming island

Even before the grand opening of an exhibition centered around the Key Marco Cat, a line to visit the prehistoric feline statue snaked around the room built for it.

Bobcat kitten rescued on Marco

Marco’s wild bobcat kitten is on its way to a new life. Officer Allan Reyes doesn’t know how the kitten came to be along the side of San Marco Road.

Photos: Meals of Hope, 2019

3 days ago

Pharmacist: Bitter melon and oral cancer

There’s a famous quote by Hippocrates that underpins today’s article: Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.

| 3 days ago

Photos: Just Friends, November 2019

5 days ago

State website offers hospital prices for consumers

Consumers can look up 44 frequently queried non-emergency procedures and see what the average cost is at a specific hospital.

| 5 days ago

Rolls-Royce among classy company at Rookery Bay car show

Please don't drool on the finish: Collectors will bring more than 40 rare vehicles to a Classic Car Show this weekend.

| 6 days ago

Rain dampens opening day of Farmer’s Market

A light drizzle, wind and temps in the mid-60s greeted the return of the Marco Island Farmer’s Market on Wednesday.

Photos: Veterans Day, 2019

Photos: Treasures in the Trunk, 2019

Pharmacist: Need more phosphatidylcholine?

Fatigue is a challenging issue for people, and it’s hard to test for a root cause beyond standard adrenal and thyroid function tests.

Photos: Owl Watch, 2019

Club Briefs: Calusa Garden Club talk, more

Unusual plants and planters: On Monday, Nov. 11, at 1:15 at Wesley United Methodist Church Calusa Garden Club’s speaker will be Maria Schoenfelder

Picture perfect engagement

Snowbirds Bill and Kim Sarsfield planned an incredible surprise for their son.

Social Scene: Monster bash

A fun loving crowd enjoyed a frightfully good time at the Marco Men's Club Halloween Bash.

Photos: Men’s Club Halloween party

Pharmacist: Bug materials in our food supply

You already know how much I despise the pushing of unnecessary, toxic chemicals on us, right?

Rotarians enjoy ‘taste’ of the Y

The visit was part of an off-season initiative by the Marco Island Rotary Club Noontime to link up with island businesses.

Gardening: Let the mulching begin!

This is the time of year when snow birds and tourists return to the island. Everyone is busy cleaning the last of the summer growth.

Democratic Women get lesson on education

These were the key points made by Vincent Keeys, president of the Collier County NAACP and Erick Carter, Collier County School Board member.

Social Scene: MIYC holds roaring ‘20s party

Roaring 20s was known as one of the most optimistic and boisterous periods for many Americans.

Social Scene: Newcomers spooktacular

It was a Halloween spooktacular celebration at The Marco Island Yacht Club for the Newcomers.

Witches of Goodland parades through village

In Spain, the city of Pamplona has the Running of the Bulls. On Marco Island, Goodland has the Carting of the Witches.

Photos: Goodland Witches, 2019

Isles of Capri celebrates Halloween with bike, walk parade

Pharmacist: Peppermint a cool solution for IBS

Many people have lost their joy in eating and that’s because they have irritable bowel syndrome ...